A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event that finds homes for 100 pets
• ·The government announced a new $500 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic challenges.
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online
• ·Volunteers helped clean up a local river that had been polluted by industrial waste
• ·A historic theater was renovated with new sound systems and seating after a fire
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skills
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
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• ·Scientists developed a new method to grow vegetables in space using recycled water
• ·Car manufacturer unveils hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with zero emissions
• ·Researchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students
• ·A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres
• ·A farm sold fresh flowers at the farmers market
• ·A new art installation in a city square attracted thousands of visitors with its interactive design